I take an experimental approach to understand the relative importance of the ecological forces acting to maintain the diversity of a tropical rainforest. I primarily work with seeds and seedlings, as they are more amenable to manipulation than are canopy trees. I have several projects underway in Peru which will form the core of my dissertation.
The ideal candidate would have the following attributes: a strong interest in tropical ecology or botany, field research experience, acceptance of remote, rustic conditions, proficiency in Spanish, and intellectual and financial independence
Positions available June – July 2005 and January – March 2006
Responsibilities may include
• Seedling censuses
• Canopy Photos
• Soil moisture
• Problem solving
Further information is available at:
duke.edu/~manu/
and
biology.lsu.edu/labpages/harmslab/tim/index.html
Email me your CV and contact information for three resources if you're interested
cheers-
tim
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C. E. Timothy Paine
Dept. of Biological Sciences
107 Life Sciences Building
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
225-578-7567
cpaine3@lsu.edu
300+ species of rainforest plants online-
www.biology.lsu.edu/labpages/harmslab/tim/guide
3 de mayo de 2005
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Two assistants for projects evaluating ecological mechanisms of plant species coexistence in Manu National Park, Peru.